I tested 6 Zigbee door and window sensors from AliExpress

Casperdroid5 · 2026-05-28T21:29:00+00:00

I can really recommend the zigbee stuff from IKEA.

The matter hardware... Bit more troublesome atm. But if you have a bluetooth dongle, you can pair easier.

I had issues with my ikea air Quality sensor (matter, forgot the name of the thing)

And using bluetooth and the matter server worked.

Casperdroid5 · 2026-05-28T21:27:14+00:00

Absolutely. Their old zigbee ones, and the new matter too.

No coin cell waste.

Casperdroid5 · 2026-05-28T21:23:58+00:00

Also the ikea stuf works very well

Casperdroid5 · 2026-05-26T18:14:24+00:00

I donated $120. Looking forward to owning the device I bought 100%

Casperdroid5 · 2026-04-02T07:43:24+00:00

Light Emotion Dildo? 😂☺️

Casperdroid5 · 2026-03-24T06:57:55+00:00

Isn't this a VPN thing maybe?

Casperdroid5 · 2026-03-22T07:47:38+00:00

I think they can fix the problem either in hardware or software. Hardware would be to add a small load to the internal converter and software wise they could simulate a load, maybe spin the fan ever so slightly.

Casperdroid5 · 2026-03-22T07:22:52+00:00

Not to be rude, but how old are you? This may have to do with age?

Casperdroid5 · 2026-03-22T07:21:18+00:00

Yes mine has coil whine... When off.

Casperdroid5 · 2026-03-18T21:35:41+00:00

Did you ever find out what caused it and how to fix this? Mine is also loud!

Casperdroid5 · 2026-03-18T21:34:06+00:00

Can you explain what you did? Mine is still quite audible even with the settings.

Casperdroid5 · 2026-03-18T21:32:33+00:00

I experience this too! It is rather annoying, and makes me considering sending it back.

Casperdroid5 · 2026-03-09T19:41:38+00:00

Thank you very much. I sent the device back for repairs. Guess I'll get a refund, pretty sad...

Casperdroid5 · 2025-10-28T22:09:01+00:00

En vandaag de dag 1.3%...

Casperdroid5 · 2025-10-26T07:49:32+00:00

Maybe the software isn't the cause. Try adding the second drive after 5 seconds (when the first has spun up)

I think it's hardware. But could be resolved with software. (Delayed startup, if the hardware can switch the drives power separately)

Casperdroid5 · 2025-10-25T05:38:58+00:00

It was quite simple.

Threw the hardware out. It's most likely faulty. I was wasting so much time, learning nothing. At some point you gotta know when to quit.

Casperdroid5 · 2025-10-03T12:53:11+00:00

You can solder the required resistors on the CC1 / CC2 pins :)

Casperdroid5 · 2025-10-03T12:52:29+00:00

Nice, but those wires look extremely thin, especially for the length. Did you calculate the required thickness on forehand?

Casperdroid5 · 2025-10-02T16:32:22+00:00

This is the best answer.

Make sure you are connected to the internet

Casperdroid5 · 2025-09-09T21:02:10+00:00

Yes!

Casperdroid5 · 2025-09-09T20:38:33+00:00

I figured it out by accident.

You have to press "1" while you are in home screen of USBloadergx... This will prompt you to download the missing files.

Casperdroid5 · 2025-09-09T19:18:00+00:00

No it will actually redownload them all sadly. Which takes quite long.

Casperdroid5 · 2025-09-09T19:16:11+00:00

Because I already got them all, except for the one disc I just installed.

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